In his memoirs Roger Moore mentions that he called up Oliver Reed and offered him the role of Moriarty. Reed turned the role down, because many years earlier Moore had made a critical remark concerning Reed's acting ability.
The original broadcast of "Sherlock Holmes in New York" was shortened on the eve of its broadcast by six minutes to make room for two campaign commercials for Jimmy Carter ad Gerald Ford.
The weight and value of the stolen gold is described using avoirdupois weight at 16 ounces to the pound ($28,000 per brick). Gold is measured in Troy weight at 12 ounces to the pound ($21,000 per brick).